Protecting Your Herd: Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatment Strategies
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a leading cause of illness and death in cattle. The disease is actually a syndrome caused by a combination of viruses and bacteria that infect the respiratory tract. Bacteria such as Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Histophilus somni are often secondary invaders that worsen the respiratory disease following viral infection.